Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
William "Jack" Gaither Treadway
Jan 11, 2018
William “Jack” Gaither Treadway, age 92, of Moravian Falls went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Villages of Wilkes. He was born on February 21, 1925 in Wilkes County, the son of the late Rufus and Alma Kerley Treadway. During his lifetime, he worked in the logging industry...
Marshall Monroe Bowman
Jan 11, 2018
Marshall Monroe Bowman, age 83 of Conover passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Sherrill’s Ford Hospice. He was born in Alexander County to the late Dewey William Bowman and Bessie Nola McAlpin Bowman on August 29, 1934. Marshall spent all of his free time fishing with his grandkids, and never missed one of their ballgames. Along with his...
Barry Douglas Hollar
Jan 10, 2018
Barry Douglas Hollar The Man, the myth, the legend Barry Douglas Hollar, age 69, of the Bethlehem Community, Taylorsville hit his final grand slam when he entered the presence of the Lord and gained his angel wings Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was an avid competitor and loved ball, whether playing, coaching or cheering on his favorite player. He rarely...
Novella Bowman Fox
Jan 10, 2018
Courtesy obit for Whitley’s Funeral Home on behalf of Novella Bowman Fox. Novella Bowman Fox, 86, of Taylorsville, NC entered the Church Triumphant on January 10, 2018, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Roscoe, and her three brothers, Marshall, Jasper, and Haven Bowman. She is survived by her six...
Judy Mae Jolly Harrington
Jan 9, 2018
Judy Mae Jolly Harrington, age 76, of Taylorsville departed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She came into this world on February 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Haskel and Willa Mae James Jolly. During her career, Judy worked as an Insurance and Billing Clerk for Medical Center Pharmacy...
Dewey Lee St. Clair Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Dewey Lee St. Clair, Sr., age 81, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1936, to the late Lee David & Ollie Mae Barnes St. Clair. Dewey was a talented mechanic and owner of St. Clair Auto Repair. He honorably served our country in the US...
Glenard Lee Cook
Jan 7, 2018
Glenard Lee Cook, age 84, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born in Burke County on March 24, 1933, to the late Forest and Bessie Bennett Cook. Before retirement, Glenard had worked for Broyhill Furniture in Conover for a number of years. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid...
Alleen Cosby Lackey Leonard
Jan 7, 2018
Alleen Cosby Lackey Leonard, age 89, of Stanley, NC, formerly of Hiddenite went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, January 7, 2018 with her family by her bedside. She was born in Iredell County on March 6, 1928 to the late Julius and Ila Fortner Lackey. Alleen was a graduate of Troutman High School in 1945,...
John Wesley Byrd
Jan 3, 2018
John Wesley Byrd, age 86, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Tennessee on April 14, 1931, the son of the late John & Julia Key Byrd. John was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church and honorably served our country in the US Army during WWII...
Deborah Gene Chapman Davidson
Dec 28, 2017
Deborah Gene Chapman Davidson, age 64, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on December 7, 1953, the daughter of the late Jack & Alice Childers Chapman. Deborah worked in the furniture business and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed being outdoors, but especially loved spending time with her grandbabies....
Nesbit Keith Bowman
Dec 25, 2017
Nesbit Keith Bowman age 97, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born to the late Webster and Della Bowman in Alexander County on February 19, 1920. Nesbit was a lifetime member at Friendship Lutheran Church and spent his whole life farming. He worked for Hickory Chair where he retired. Along with...
Jerry Ray Goodnight Sr.
Dec 24, 2017
Jerry Ray Goodnight Sr. age 76, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June, 19, 1941 in Rowan County. Jerry was a faithful member at Three Forks Baptist Church and loved his family and friends. He served in the United States Army in Korea during Peace Time. He is preceded in...
Paul David Frye
Dec 23, 2017
Paul David Frye, age 87, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Taylorsville House. He was born on January 23, 1930 in Catawba County, the son of the late Hayden and Edna Mae Bowman Frye. Paul was retired from Clayton Marcus where he worked as a band saw operator and had prior worked for Hickory Chair....
Elizabeth "Libby" Sharpe Lackey Shook
Dec 23, 2017
Elizabeth “Libby” Sharpe Lackey Shook, age 85, of Taylorsville passed away December 23, 2017 at The Villages of Wilkes Nursing Home in Wilkesboro, NC. She was born in Hiddenite, NC on April 25, 1932, the daughter of Daniel Parks, Sr. and Rena Sloope Sharpe. Ms. Shook was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church where she served as a greeter...
Misty Nicole Brown
Dec 22, 2017
Misty Nicole Brown, age 41 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born on September 16, 1976 in Alexander County to Randy Watt Brown and Vickie Diane Earp Greene. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers; Grady Brown and Henry Earp. Those left to cherish her memory are her father; Randy...
Herbert Henry Tucker Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Herbert Henry Tucker, Jr., age 75, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1942 in Ticonderoga, NY to the late Herbert Henry Tucker, Sr. and Ethel DeLong Tucker. Herbert worked in accounting at Custom Creations for several years. He also worked for defunct KTI in Cuba,...
Elizabeth Ann Payseur Smith Lilly
Dec 20, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Payseur Smith Lilly, age 73, of Hiddenite passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on February 10, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Kelly and Elizabeth Shives Payseur. Elizabeth attended New Life Community Baptist Church in Statesville and had worked in the health care industry as a patient sitter. As...
Elizabeth P. Lilly
Dec 20, 2017
Elizabeth P. Lilly age 73, of Hiddenite passed on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Valley Nursing Center. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service will be serving the Lilly Family.
Louella P. Howell
Dec 19, 2017
Louella Parsons Howell, age 69, of Taylorsville took her final flight to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, December 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Her journey in this world began on January 1, 1948, to the late David and Effie Flowers Parsons. Before retirement, she worked for Broyhill Furniture Plant 5 in the finishing department and sewing...
Paul Daniel Christopher
Dec 17, 2017
On Sunday, December 17, 2017, after 16 years of declining health, Paul Daniel Christopher, also known as “Uncle P” to his family & friends, age 71, of Stony Point, took his heavenly flight to be with his Lord & Savior, with his family by his side at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1946, to the late Roby...